Richmond Scholars Program

The University's most prestigious merit awards, these scholarships are given to incoming students for four years of full tuition plus room and board.

Two Richmond Scholars Named Rhodes Finalists

Seniors Alec Greven and Kexin Li advanced to the final stage of selection for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships.Read Story

Meet the Scholar Class of 2024

The Richmond Scholars Class of 2024 is made up of a diverse group of students from across the United States and the world with a shared commitment to academic excellence and leadership in the classroom and beyond.Read more

Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Pursue Opportunities in Healthcare, the Arts, and Philosophy

Scholars Elspeth Collard, Karen Fleming, Casey Murano, and Abhi Ruparelia discuss their use of the Enrichment Grant funds this past summer.Read Story

Upcoming Events

Apr
13
Richmond Scholars Senior Celebration
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Apr
20
Scholar End of Year Event
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Apr
22
Scholar End of Year Event
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Feature Stories

Shamim Ibrahim, Avery Walker, '21, study technological disruption, women in finance in alum-led Sapere Aude Consortium
They started on Spider Connect, and quickly met Robert Job, B'88.

Emma Davis, '21
Frontline PBS internship offers senior insights on journalistic integrity

Alec Greven, '21
Richmond Scholar advocates for free speech at University of Richmond and beyond

Richmond Scholars Use Enrichment Grants to Pursue Opportunities in Healthcare, the Arts, and Philosophy

Thank you to the 2019-2020 Richmond Scholars Leadership Council!

Lina Tori Jan, '20
Afghan native works tirelessly in support of refugees

Mehreen Usman, '20
Independent study on Afghan refugees takes senior to Pakistan

Eliana Fleischer, '20
A Q&A with the 2019-20 Jablin Research Fellow

The Office of Scholars and Fellowships Welcomes New Associate Director

The Richmond Scholars Welcome New Faculty Director

Inaugural Jepson Scholar
Inaugural Jepson Scholar Sabrina Escobar Miranda, '19, will pursue a master's degree at the University of Oxford

Sabrina Escobar Miranda, '19
Jepson senior's passion for storytelling leads to journalism internship in New York

Aalok Sathe, '21
Sophomore pursues studies in linguistics, computer science, and cognitive science.

Hunter Moyler, '19
Senior studies "The Lost Cause" in literature and film

Milly Brooks, '18
Psychology major discovers connections between rats and humans

Cristina Peters, '18
Senior finds creative outlet in photography

Miranda Rosenblum, '18
Senior advocates for LBGTQ rights

Quincy McKoy '18
Senior researches how chemical compounds can combat cancer

Sam Schwartzkopf, '19
Experienced campaigner gets a look at life after the election during internship with mayor's office

Tomi Jegede, '18
Healthcare studies major pursues an active summer abroad

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Scholars Events & News

Sophomore scholar Justin Butler performs a monologue from Richard III at the Greek Theater.

Scholars having a socially distanced hangout on Westhampton Green!

Scholars Lauren Stenson '21 and Emma Davis '21 receive Activism for Change Awards for their work focused on issues of race, equity, and inclusion.

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804-662-3060
scholarsoffice@richmond.edu

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